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Forum: Cooling System 07-13-2023, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 914
Posted By Vermonstah
Updating with good news

As I mentioned above, my original Holley t-stat finally gave up the ghost.

So, I called Ken and ordered the "MMI Thermostat, 150 degree (late model double-acting)." Along with some additional...
Forum: Cooling System 06-24-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 914
Posted By Vermonstah
Thumbs up I replaced the t-stat housing a decade ago to...

I replaced the t-stat housing a decade ago to ensure that I was getting the most from my Holley.
Forum: Cooling System 06-23-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 914
Posted By Vermonstah
Dave - thank you for the timely insights. I...

Dave - thank you for the timely insights.

I managed to catch up with Ken today on the phone. After a brief discussion confirming that my Holley t-stat has indeed given up the ghost, I placed my...
Forum: Cooling System 06-21-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 914
Posted By Vermonstah
Replacing my Holley t-stat

Howdy to all!

I will confess that it has been a while since I have been here on the forum. Life (aka work) has been occupying too much of my time of late.

But also, my engine has been running...
Forum: General Interest 09-26-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,000
Posted By Vermonstah
Piling on here

Just want to add my two cents.

One reason for my radio silence here - my A4 has been extremely reliable. Due largely to the great insights and counsel that I have received over the years from Don...
Forum: Announcements 04-19-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,125
Posted By Vermonstah
Shout out to Neil and Russ. And indirectly to...

Shout out to Neil and Russ. And indirectly to Tom for his Lazy Jack's design.

It looks so straight forward. I am definitely tempted.

But then I remember that I always find a way to turn...
Forum: Announcements 04-15-2017, 08:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,125
Posted By Vermonstah
Yet another very informative thread here. ...

Yet another very informative thread here.

When I bought my boat, it was already configured by the PO for single-handed sailing, much as Shawn described. I have found it rather straightforward to...
Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards 04-01-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 41,694
Posted By Vermonstah
Thanks to all for the insights here. A wealth of...

Thanks to all for the insights here. A wealth of informaiton as always.




And thanks for the pointer here. Just ordered myself a pair of these caps. I like the idea of the caps providing...
Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards 03-29-2017, 08:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 41,694
Posted By Vermonstah
Jeff - i will give that a try. I like that...

Jeff - i will give that a try. I like that better than having those bottles aboard
floating loose in a locker somewhere, which is how the PO had them.:eek:
Forum: ABYC and USCG Standards 03-29-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 41,694
Posted By Vermonstah
this forum always provides me with valuable info,...

this forum always provides me with valuable info, especially in areas I have never considered.

Propane tanks - I don't have one and could not imagine needing one on my little vessel.

But, I do...
Forum: Ignition System 03-29-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,609
Posted By Vermonstah
Thanks to all for their responses. Apologies...

Thanks to all for their responses.

Apologies to Neil if I have hijacked his thread.

It will be some time yet before I can get to the boat and take some readings on the internal resistance. ...
Forum: Ignition System 03-28-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,609
Posted By Vermonstah
Shawn - thanks for the words of encouragement and...

Shawn - thanks for the words of encouragement and the reminders of previous insights. I have been hesitant to undertake the EI conversion - I finally got things dialed in with the points but I am...
Forum: Troubleshooting 03-28-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,595
Posted By Vermonstah
Vegas, With Jerry as your neighbor a few...

Vegas,

With Jerry as your neighbor a few slips away, you are one lucky guy. I would wager that there is no one in your vicinity more knowledgeable about the A4 available to you at any price.
...
Forum: Ignition System 03-28-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,609
Posted By Vermonstah
Dave - your detailed explanation here is very...

Dave - your detailed explanation here is very helpful. I have an EI from MMI sitting in the box, awaiting install. Provided that my boat and engine emerge from this winter without any surprises in...
Forum: General Interest 01-29-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,360
Posted By Vermonstah
Joe - thanks for posting. I love Luray Caverns....

Joe - thanks for posting. I love Luray Caverns. our boys loved it there, as if a set for a Sci-Fi movie or Star Trek episode. The antique car / bike exhibit is great, though we went a few years back...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-08-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vermonstah
Yes, replace those plugs before adding the...

Yes, replace those plugs before adding the anti-freeze. Otherwise, you will simply be adding anti-freeze to your bilge via a somewhat circuitous route.

And you likely have the 6" nipple to extend...
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-08-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vermonstah
Drain plugs

Chris - a couple of other things to consider.

You want to remove as much water as you can, so pull the 2 drain plugs on the alternator side of your engine, and the one plug on the manifold side. ...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-05-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,304
Posted By Vermonstah
DT - let me echo previous expressions of "welcome...

DT - let me echo previous expressions of "welcome aboard" to the forum. As you have already discovered: You have come to the right place, where the experts regularly and liberally dispense their...
Forum: Cooling System 10-02-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,926
Posted By Vermonstah
Finally got around to doing this

I converted my cooling flow this weekend to the Thatch mod.

And while I was at it, I added a 90 degree street elbow at the manifold exhaust replacing the elbow that I inherited from the PO.
...
Forum: General Interest 08-06-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,105
Posted By Vermonstah
+1 I too purchased my first set of stubby...

+1

I too purchased my first set of stubby wrenches earlier this year. They are great!
Forum: General Interest 08-03-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 31,128
Posted By Vermonstah
Thumbs up Very happy for you. Hope your A4 repays your...

Very happy for you. Hope your A4 repays your dedication with years of reliable service.
Forum: General Interest 07-14-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,924
Posted By Vermonstah
Mike - excellent question, as I too am always...

Mike - excellent question, as I too am always curious as to whether my oil pressure is typical.

At start up, PSI is close to 50. After a few minutes to warm up, settles in at approximately 45...
Forum: Reversing Gear 07-08-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,730
Posted By Vermonstah
Thumbs up Well done!

Junkie,

Quite the accomplishment already.

I have never so much as even removed the tranny cover on my A4. Thanks for sharing your insights and lessons learned.

+1 for Don and MMI
Forum: General Interest 07-03-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 31,128
Posted By Vermonstah
James - I am not qualified to answer that...

James - I am not qualified to answer that question. This forum has ample threads on coils, so I will refer you there.

But I feel your pain with the frustration of needing to get her running to...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-03-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,672
Posted By Vermonstah
Jerry - the feedback is much appreciated. Given...

Jerry - the feedback is much appreciated. Given the pristine condition of your A4, your performance numbers contribute to setting the gold standard for the rest of us.

Two questions for you:
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